Volunteer vacancy — Co-Lead Substantive Support Team f/m/d (DefCom) 

Are you passionate about European security and defence? Do you enjoy connecting people, organising expertise, and helping Volt’s elected officials make informed decisions? Do you have a growth mindset, willingness to learn, strong coordination skills, and the reliability to drive projects forward? Then apply now to join Volt Europa as our Co-Lead Substantive Support Team and help strengthen our Security & Defence Community across Europe.

Do you want to contribute to Europe's future?

Volt stands for a united and federal Europe, where everyone has equal opportunities to fulfil their unique potential. We strive to achieve the highest human, environmental, social, and technological development together. We are a pan-European political movement with 200 elected representatives across Europe, including 5 members of the European Parliament, over 30,000 members and hundreds of volunteers who work hard to make our vision a reality. 

Volt is an inclusive movement that wants to provide space for everyone to thrive. We believe the power of diversity achieves better results for our society at large. We can only be the inclusive political movement we aspire to be, if we represent different voices and perspectives in our society. Your skin colour, gender identity, disabilities, sexual orientation or religious belief do not matter. You are welcome in our organisation, and we want to work together with you to create a better Europe for everyone. 

What will you do?

As Co-Lead of the Substantive Support Team, you will play a key role in connecting Volt’s network of security and defence experts with community-members, elected officials and policy teams. You will:

  • Coordinate and organise the DefCom expert network: Ensure the right expertise is available when needed and create opportunities for experts to contribute meaningfully. Your first activity will be interviewing all current experts to catalogue.

  • Act as a bridge between experts and community (members, team and Elected Officials): Match questions, requests, and policy needs with the appropriate experts.

  • Facilitate communication and follow-up: Maintain clear channels between teams and ensure knowledge flows effectively.

  • Support strategic initiatives: Help elected officials and policy teams leverage expert insights for informed decision-making.

  • Collaborate with the DefCom Board and other teams: Attend board meetings, contribute to planning, and support team growth.

  • Be aware that time commitment is approx. 4 hours per week but flexible.

What skills do you need to excel in this role?

Research shows that (oftentimes) female candidates only apply when they meet 100% of the requirements, while male candidates do so when they meet just 60%. We explicitly encourage everyone to apply: you don’t have to tick every box to apply. We also consider your potential and motivation!

Core skills:

  • Strong organisational and coordination skills

  • Clear, proactive communication

  • Ability to work independently and reliably

  • Interest in European politics, security, and defence

  • Ability to connect and manage multiple stakeholders

Nice-to-haves:

  • Comfortable working with Excel or Google Sheets

  • Experience in project coordination, volunteer management, or policy work

  • Familiarity with European security and defence issues

Soft Skills:

  • Team player who enjoys connecting people

  • Structured and detail-oriented

  • Empathic communicator and problem-solver

  • Curious, motivated, and proactive in taking initiative

  • Comfortable in an international, multicultural environment

What requirements do we ask for this role?

  • Experience coordinating teams or volunteers (professional or volunteer experience is acceptable)

  • Strong interest in European politics, security, and defence

  • Willingness to learn and engage with expert knowledge

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of European defence issues

  • Experience supporting elected officials or political teams

  • Proficiency in organising digital workflows and communication tools

What do we offer?

  • Opportunity to develop deep expertise in European defence issues by having 1–1 conversations with experts

  • Work closely with experts and Volt elected officials

  • Opportunity to strengthen Volt’s Security & Defence Community and have a real impact on European politics

  • Collaborative, inclusive, and pan-European work environment

How to apply: 

Does this opportunity excite you? We want to hear from you! 

Send your CV, motivation letter and questions through this form.

Any questions about the vacancy, or if you have any trouble accessing the form, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].